Journal article
International ERS/ATS guidelines on definition, evaluation and treatment of severe asthma
Abstract
Severe or therapy-resistant asthma is increasingly recognised as a major unmet need. A Task Force, supported by the European Respiratory Society and American Thoracic Society, reviewed the definition and provided recommendations and guidelines on the evaluation and treatment of severe asthma in children and adults. A literature review was performed, followed by discussion by an expert committee according to the GRADE (Grading of …
Authors
Chung KF; Wenzel SE; Brozek JL; Bush A; Castro M; Sterk PJ; Adcock IM; Bateman ED; Bel EH; Bleecker ER
Journal
European Respiratory Journal, Vol. 43, No. 2, pp. 343–373
Publisher
European Respiratory Society (ERS)
Publication Date
February 2014
DOI
10.1183/09031936.00202013
ISSN
0903-1936